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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.49, 1,558.42 and 766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.49, 1,558.42 and 766.49 is: 1,150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.49 : 1,558.42 = 766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.49/1,558.42 = 766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.49x = 1,558.42 × 766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.49x = 1,194,503.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,503.64/1,038.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.23

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